2008 Hyundai Azera seats problems

The 2008 Hyundai Azera has 24 seats complaints filed with NHTSA — 24% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

Seats complaints

24%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Seats complaints by year

Azera seats complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

16V630000SeatsAugust 31, 2016 · 9,700 units

Defect

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Azera vehicles manufactured March 7, 2007 through August 14, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the power-adjustable front driver seat may unexpectedly move without the driver's input while the vehicle is being driven.

Consequence

Unintentional movement of the driver's seat may affect the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power-adjustable seat switch, free of charge. The recall began October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 150.

What owners report

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH INTO A PARKING SPACE WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT MOVED FORWARD FORCEFULLY AND INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY STEERING AND CRASHED INTO A…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seats · July 31, 2013 · crash

Common questions

How many seats complaints does the 2008 Hyundai Azera have?

NHTSA has 24 complaints about the 2008 Hyundai Azera seats — 24% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2008 Hyundai Azera seats?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the seats: 16V630000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.